Nursing Homes in ZIP 51537 (Harlan, IA)
CMS records 1 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 51537 (Harlan, IA); among those rated, the average overall score is 3.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS snapshot for ZIP 51537
The current snapshot records 1 nursing homes in ZIP 51537; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at Elm Crest Retirement Community (non-profit). 50 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.99 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 50.0%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Elm Crest Retirement Community (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 50 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 |
| Avg RN turnover | 50.0% |
Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 51537
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Crest Retirement Community | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 50 | 45.8% | 50.0% | 1 |
What to weigh in ZIP 51537
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Visit candidates in ZIP 51537, Harlan, IA when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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